7 Sonters Down, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford, CM3 8EU is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 667 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £183,488 , which equates to approximately £275 per square foot. It was last sold on 13 Nov 2015 for £152,000. Since then, the value has increased by £31,488, representing a 20.7% increase, or approximately 2.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £183,488 is:

  • 27.7% lower than the average property price on Sonters Down
  • 29.8% lower than the average in the CM3 8EU postcode area
  • and 56.2% lower than the average price for Chelmsford as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 24 July 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
667 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£183,488
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£275
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

7 Sonters Down, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8EU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Jul 2015.

This property uses an oil-fired boiler with radiators as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 25 Aug 2011. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 13.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, mains gas to boiler and radiators, oil, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from good to very poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, oil
Average
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to CM3 8EU

16 th / 18
Price Rank
30% lower than average
13 th / 15
Size Rank
24% smaller than average
10 th / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% lower than average

Sale History

Today
£183,488
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+21 %
13 Nov 2015
£152,000
Leasehold
+24.1 %
29 Feb 2012
£122,500
Leasehold
-3.5 %
19 Jan 2007
£127,000
Leasehold
+27 %
17 Jun 2003
£99,995
Leasehold
+185.7 %
29 Feb 1996
£35,000
Leasehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Very low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
No mapped risk

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has very low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 1 Aug 2025
rooms: 3
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 20 Dec 2024
rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 7 Jun 2024
rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 23 Sep 2021
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 8 Feb 2019

Data Sources

The property at 7 Sonters Down, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford, CM3 8EU appears five times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 13 Nov 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 24 Jul 2015. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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